About Us

Who We Are
Derbyshire.News is a fresh voice for local news — built by the people, for the people.

We’re an independent, community-focused media group created to bring real, trustworthy local journalism back to Derbyshire. Born out of frustration with the current state of local news — dominated by clickbait, endless ads, and corporate agendas — we’re doing things differently.

Why We Exist
For years, local media outlets like have drifted away from what truly matters to local people. In their place, aggressive headlines and poor user experiences have left readers disengaged and disillusioned.

At the same time, local stories still matter more than ever — and the appetite for them hasn’t disappeared. It’s just waiting to be served with the respect and relevance it deserves.

Our Roots
Over the past 14 years, we’ve built and grown some of the most-followed and engaged local social media pages across Derbyshire. These pages now rival and often outperform the region’s mainstream media on platforms like Facebook, and have become go-to spaces for trusted local updates.

We’ve combined this loyal audience with cutting-edge publishing tools and automation to create a full-scale digital news operation.

What We Do
Derbyshire.News delivers local news that is:

Straight-talking, honest, and relevant

Free from intrusive ads and sensationalist headlines

Rooted in community stories, events, and voices

Easy to access, read, share, and contribute to

We offer:

Written, audio and video news content

A free-to-use, county-wide events calendar

Advertising that works with the reader experience, not against it

Social-first content that drives people from Facebook and other platforms back to where it counts — the stories themselves

Our Mission
To rebuild local trust in media by creating a platform that serves the people of Derbyshire with dignity, accuracy and creativity — not desperation for clicks.

We believe those who set the agenda shape the future. We intend to do just that — with integrity and independence.

Join Us
We’re growing a small, passionate team to help shape the next chapter of local news.
No financial investment is needed — just time, skills and belief in what we’re building.

If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, get in touch.